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Chhattisgarh is the 17th most populous state of India and has a diverse population of many religions & communities. At the census 2011, out of 2.55 Crore population, around 2.38 crores (93.23%) have returned themselves as followers of the Hindu religion, 52 lakhs (2.02%) as Muslims or the followers of Islam, 4.90 Lakhs (1.92%) as Christians. In addition 0.09% Stated as no religion, & 2.73% are other religions.
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Religion-wise Population in Chhattisgarh
| # | Religion | Percentage % |
| 1 | Hindu | 93.25% |
| 2 | Muslim | 2.02% |
| 3 | Christian | 1.92% |
| 4 | Buddhist | 0.28% |
| 5 | Sikh | 0.27% |
| 6 | Jain | 0.24% |
| 7 | Other religions and persuasions | 1.94% |
| 8 | Religion not stated | 0.09% |
Source: Census 2011
Religion-wise Population Percentage in Chhattisgarh
| # | Religion | Population 2011 |
| 1 | Hindu | 23,819,789 |
| 2 | Muslim | 514,998 |
| 3 | Christian | 490,542 |
| 4 | Buddhist | 70,467 |
| 5 | Sikh | 70,036 |
| 6 | Jain | 61,510 |
| 7 | Other religions and persuasions | 494,594 |
| 8 | Religion not stated | 23,262 |
| Total | 25,545,198 |
Source: Census 2011
Religion in Chhattisgarh - Rural Population
| # | Religion | Rural Pop. 2011 | Percentage % |
| 1 | Hindu | 18,564,147 | 94.68% |
| 2 | Christian | 356,014 | 1.82% |
| 3 | Muslim | 156,540 | 0.80% |
| 4 | Buddhist | 24,360 | 0.12% |
| 5 | Jain | 6,143 | 0.03% |
| 6 | Sikh | 5,453 | 0.03% |
| 7 | Other religions and persuasions | 477,073 | 2.43% |
| 8 | Religion not stated | 18,231 | 0.09% |
| Total | 19,607,961 |
Source: Census 2011
Religion in Chhattisgarh - Urban Population
| # | Religion | Urban Pop. 2011 | Percentage % |
| 1 | Hindu | 5,255,642 | 88.52% |
| 2 | Muslim | 358,458 | 6.04% |
| 3 | Christian | 134,528 | 2.27% |
| 4 | Sikh | 64,583 | 1.09% |
| 5 | Jain | 55,367 | 0.93% |
| 6 | Buddhist | 46,107 | 0.78% |
| 7 | Other religions and persuasions | 17,521 | 0.30% |
| 8 | Religion not stated | 5,031 | 0.08% |
| Total | 5,937,237 |
Source: Census 2011
Chhattisgarh Caste-wise Population
| Caste | Population (%) |
| OBC* | 38% |
| Dalits (SCs) | 12.82% |
| Tribals (STs) | 30.62% |
| General | 16% |
*Govt has not enumerated caste-wise population other than SCs and STs in Census 2011. So OBC Percentage is not accurate & based on various estimates.
Caste wise percentage in Chhattisgarh
Chhattisgarh has a diverse social composition with several major caste and community groups. Among them, the Gond tribe forms the largest group, accounting for about 20–22% of the population, followed by Yadav, Jatav/Satnami, and Teli communities at around 7-8% each.
Other notable groups include the Kurmi, Kawar, and Oraon (approximately 3–4%), as well as Brahmins, Panika, Bhoi, Rajputs, and Bania, each comprising roughly 2–3%. Communities such as Mali, Halba, Kalwar, Ganda/Gandawa, Lohar, Dhobi, Koshti, Lodha, and Kumhar (around 1-2% each) also contribute to the state’s social fabric. More than 100 other smaller subgroups each account for less than 1% of the population.
| Main Caste Group |
| Gond |
| Yadav |
| Jatav/Satnami |
| Teli |
| Kurmi |
| Kawar |
| Oraon |
| Brahmin |
| Panika |
| Bhoi |
| Mali |
| Rajput |
| Banaia |
| Halba |
| Kalwar |
| Ganda/Gandawa |
| Lohar |
| Dhobi |
| Koshti |
| Lodha |
| Kumhar |
*It is important to note that these figures are approximate and based on estimates.
Caste wise percentage in Chhattisgarh
Estimated Percentage of some of the main people subgroups/castes in Chattishgarh.
However, it should be noted that these are rough estimates and have not been verified by any State/ Central government department. The government has only enumerated caste-wise populations for SCs and STs in Census 2011.
| # | Caste Group | Percentage |
| 1 | Gond | 20-22% |
| 2 | Yadav | 8% |
| 3 | Jatav/Satnami | 8% |
| 4 | Teli | 8% |
| 5 | Kurmi | 3-4% |
| 6 | Kawar | 3-4% |
| 7 | Oraon | 3% |
| 8 | Brahmin | 2-3% |
| 9 | Panika | 2-3% |
| 10 | Bhoi | 2-3% |
| 11 | Mali | 2.70% |
| 12 | Rajput | 2-3% |
| 13 | Banaia | 2-3% |
| 14 | Halba | 1.65% |
| 15 | Kalwar | 1.53% |
| 16 | Ganda/Gandawa | 1.46% |
| 17 | Lohar | 1.43% |
| 18 | Dhobi | 1.28% |
| 19 | Koshti | 1% |
| 20 | Lodha | 1% |
| 21 | Kumhar | 1% |
*100+ other subgroups/castes are present in with a population of less than 1%
Source: Joshua Project and various news articles
Please note that the Caste percentage and percentage provided above is for general information only. It should not be considered reliable as it is based on non-governmental studies and news reports, and may not be accurate or up-to-date.
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